Dopachrome tautomerase, also known as DCT, is an enzyme that isomerizes the melanogenic intermediate 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine-chrome (DOPAchrome) to 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid (DHICA) in the biosynthesis of melanin.
Its expression is regulated by the Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor.
Human TYRP2 protein has 83% identity and 90% similarity to the mouse sequence and has all the structural characteristics of the tyrosinase protein family, including a signal peptide, 15 conserved cysteine residues, 2 copper-binding domains, and a C-terminal membrane-spanning region.
Northern blot analysis showed that TYRP2 is expressed at high levels in human melanoma cells.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-5000Western Blot: 1:50-400Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher..